January 2026
We have two important evening events coming up—NSD will present at Leota on January 21 on the bonds & levies in the February ballot, and our Parent Education night is February 3 on Zoom. The bonds & levies will directly impact Wellington; please come learn and ask questions prior to voting. The February 3 Parent Education topic is Positive Discipline, remember to pre-register while there are still spots available!
Special congratulations to amazing educators Mr. Yoon, Mrs. Moran, Ms. Christensen & Mrs. Fisher, for earning their National Board Teacher Certification! This is the culmination of a lot of hard work and effort, so please extend your congrats to them. Also, special congratulations to students Roohi & Sienna for their Reflections artwork, both pieces will continue on to the State Reflections competition!
Hooray, the STEM Fair is on! Students can start working on at-home science fair projects anytime between now and the March 3 STEM Fair. More details will be coming.
If you would like to coordinate a Wellington Night Out at a Mariner’s game, please contact christine@wellingtonpta.org. We need two more volunteers to conduct a mid-year financial review of our PTA books. It should take just one to two hours in total! Please email michelle@wellingtonpta.org if you are available. We are also looking for 3 people to form a nominating committee for next year's PTA board. Contact bridget@wellingtonpta.org if you can help.
Have your kids been bringing home awesome Maker’s Space projects? Come see how it’s done and help during a Tuesday or Thursday session! Volunteer here.
If you shop at Fred Meyer, consider linking your rewards account to Wellington PTA! Fred Meyer donates once a year to organizations based on a percentage of their spending. Double your giving when you shop any Box Tops products.
We continue to search for a Chair/Lead for our monthly Helping Hands service club and an Art Docent for Mrs. Kehler’s class. Please check out this SignUp Genius if you are interested, and follow along on our Facebook or Instagram pages with the latest updates.
January 12 -30: Student Council Birthday Dreams Drive*
January 19: No School - MLK Day
January 20: Talent Show Rehearsal (volunteers needed)
January 21: NSD Bond & Levy Presentation at Leota Middle School*
January 23: Popcorn Friday (volunteers needed)
January 23: Math Challenge #9
January 24: Reflections Reception*
January 26: No School - Teacher In Service Day
January 27: Talent Show Rehearsal (volunteers needed)
January 30: Talent Show Family Fun Night (volunteers needed)
February 3: Parent Enrichment Speaker on Positive Discipline (registration required)
*Not a Wellington PTA sponsored event/program
January 12 - 30: Student Council Birthday Dreams Drive*
Student Council is collecting new birthday party supplies and gifts to fulfill the wishes of homeless children and teens in support of an organization called Birthday Dreams. Bring your items to your student's classroom or shop from the linked amazon wishlist. More details about the project can be found here: Birthday Dreams Project
January 20 & 27: Talent Show Rehearsals, 3:45 – 4:30pm
After school rehearsals for Talent Show will be held in the Music Room.
January 21: NSD Bond & Levy Presentation at Leota Middle School, 7-9pm*
An NSD representative will present on the upcoming bond & levies at Leota Middle School the evening of January 21. Zoom will also be available.
January 23: Popcorn Friday, 10:30am – 2pm (all volunteer spots full!)
Popcorn for all students during lunch recess.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044AAFA72EA6FA7-57871492-popcorn
January 23: Math Challenge (online)
Optional math problems to complete for fun!
https://www.mathinaction.org/wellington.html
January 24: Reflections Reception, North Creek High School, 3:30 – 6pm*
Reception showcasing all NSD Reflections entries, all are welcome.
January 30: Wolverines Talent Show, Wellington Gym, 5 – 7pm
Wellington PTA presents the Wolverines Talent Show! Come cheer on your rising stars!
February 3: Parent Speaker on Positive Discipline, 6:30 – 8:30pm on Zoom (pre-registration required)
Join us for a night of parent education on the topic of positive discipline. This talk will be on Zoom only; pre-register now here, space is limited!
Winter Before & After School Programs (volunteers needed)
Wellington PTA has partnered with local businesses to bring your kids chess, lego and art, etc., for enrichment outside of the school day. Visit here to sign up to help.
Maker’s Space, Every Tuesday & Thursday, 12:10 - 1:50pm (volunteers needed)
An arts & crafts recess alternative every Tuesday and Thursday during lunch recess.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044AAFA72EA6FA7-57871479-makers
Some Important Emergency Reminders:
If you are volunteering at school and a drill or a true emergency occurs, please remain with your class until you are directed to exit the building. Once outside, all volunteers should check in with Ms. Beavo in the Courtyard (specifically by the table near the Publishing Room). Ms. Beavo will then take attendance so we can also account for all adults at school. If you arrive to school while a drill is happening, please proceed straight to the Courtyard to check in. Please remember to return your Emergency Comfort Kits to school if you haven't already done so.
Spirit Wear:
Check out our new Spirit Wear designs for this year (designed by a Wellington parent). Spirit Wear is on sale here, and proceeds from sales go back to PTA to support our school grants, programs and events! Donate previously loved Spirit Wear to the PTA; we'll have another free Spirit Wear Swap at an event in the coming year. Donation bin is in the main office.
Sponsors:
We love sponsors! If your business is interested in sponsoring the PTA, please contact mandy@wellingtonpta.org or fill out the PTA Sponsorship form.
Matching Donations:
Does your company match donations? Search for Wellington Elementary PTA (tax ID #91-1061631) to take advantage of this benefit if offered through your employer.
Fred Meyer Community Rewards (New!)
Earn money for PTA while shopping! Link your Fred Meyer rewards account to Wellington PTA once and we’ll earn money each time you shop!
https://www.fredmeyer.com/i/community/community-rewards
Box Tops4 Education:
Yep, Box Tops still exist but they’ve gone digital! Download the free app on your phone, submit receipts, and Wellington PTA will earn money for applicable items. Hint, school & office supplies count too!
boxtops4education.com
Mabel’s Labels:
Tired of rummaging through the Lost & Found? Label all of the things with personalized labels from Mabel’s Labels. Wellington will earn 20% of the proceeds.
campaigns.mabelslabels.com
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
